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Technology is revolutionizing early detection and monitoring for diabetic patients. Thanks to the rise of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM), diabetics and at-risk individuals can be proactive about lifestyle adjustments. Doctors can also use RPM to make recommendations, resulting in better health outcomes.
Find out how RPM can be a life-changing benefit in the workplace. We’ll also discuss how Vision Care Direct is making this technology available.
How Does Remote Patient Monitoring Work?
Diabetes affects as many as 8.7 million Americans. For many, it remains benign with proper blood sugar monitoring. However, life-threatening complications can appear for others.
Collecting Health Insights
RPM leverages connected technologies. It collects data points like blood sugar levels, insulin resistance, and other important health insights. With real-time data transmissions, vitals are uploaded to the cloud. A healthcare team can then access this data to make personalized recommendations.
RPM Technologies
Various RPM technologies are available to patients. Examples include connected glucometers, smart blood pressure cuffs for hypertension monitoring, and digital scales for individuals with high BMI. These devices allow patients to capture vitals and track changes over time. As a result, patients can adjust their diabetes management plans as needed.
Proactive Health Decisions
Rather than waiting for symptoms to appear, patients can take action as soon as data reveals a change in how their body responds to the treatment plan. Being proactive about managing blood sugar levels can prevent a wide range of complications. Heart problems, kidney diseases, nerve damage, and vision loss are only a few examples.
Why Should Employers Offer RPM?
Experts believe diabetes could increase by 24% in the US before 2065 due to sedentary lifestyles and an aging population. Early detection and management of diabetes will become more critical than ever.
For the one in three Americans with pre-diabetes, getting an early diagnosis can encourage lifestyle changes. With the right habits in place, the risks of developing diabetes decrease by 50%!
Reducing the Cost of Diabetes
RPM’s ability to catch diabetes in its early stages and support an effective management plan has a significant impact on employees’ and employers’ finances. Diabetes can cost over $22,000 a year to manage, and out-of-pocket costs can exceed $1,500 a year.
Unfortunately, not everyone is able to manage their diabetes. As a result, this condition has an indirect cost of $106 billion each year. This includes disease-related disability, reduced productivity, and absenteeism. Hospitalization and medication costs have mounted to $307 billion annually.
The Many Benefits of RPM
A workplace health management plan that includes RPM is a smart investment. The benefits include:
- Allowing pre-diabetic employees to make changes before symptoms set in.
- Supporting people with diabetes through customized reporting and management plans.
- Preventing missed work and reduced productivity.
- Enhancing employee satisfaction with a holistic and personalized approach to health.
- Reducing health-related costs for everyone involved.
- Developing personalized benefits packages based on individual needs and risks.
Take Control of Employee Health With VCD’s RPM Program
Employer-supported health programs can help detect and manage diabetes at different stages. With RPM, employees can access the tools they need to be more proactive about diabetes prevention and management. In addition to preventing complications, RPM improves quality of life and saves money.
Vision Care Direct’s RPM program includes onsite screenings that can detect diabetes through a simple eye test. In some cases, detection is accurate up to seven years before the first symptoms appear.
This non-invasive method can assess diabetes risks. All participants receive personalized guidance through VCD’s program. From remote coaching to access to endocrinologists, we take a holistic approach to diabetes management.
Moreover, your employer can save on these solutions with a VCD vision plan. Contact VCD to learn more about our affordable plans and RPM solution!
Summary: Discover how cutting-edge Remote Patient Monitoring is transforming diabetes care. The benefits include potentially saving lives and cutting costs for both employees and employers. Learn about detecting diabetes up to seven years before symptoms appear with VCD!
